Audi A4 B5 or Audi S4 B5?

1994–2001 vs 1997–2001 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: A4 B5 440 l, S4 B5 455 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km, S4 B5 11.7 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B5 66–142 kW, S4 B5 195 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B5 15 items (Basis), S4 B5 31 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B51994–2001 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Audi S4 B51997–2001 · 4 engines · Basis, Leder Recaro, Nogaro Selection, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B51994–2001no listings	Audi S4 B51997–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,479 mm	Length4,479 mm–4,486 mm
Width	Width1,733 mm	Width1,733 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,428 mm	Height1,396 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,617 mm	Wheelbase2,606 mm–2,617 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–440 l	Trunk volume390 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,735 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2001	Production years1997–2001
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)	Power195 kW (265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8	Displacement (l)2.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption11.7 l/100 km · 2.7 Biturbo
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.8 T 180 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.7 Biturbo
Top speed	Top speed232 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Basis	Items in the base trim31 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim34 · Leder Recaro
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 7
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B5 or Audi S4 B5?

Length: Audi S4 B5 4,486 mm, Audi A4 B5 4,479 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,617 vs 2,617 mm. Boot: 455 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B5 or Audi S4 B5?

The most frugal Audi A4 B5 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Audi S4 B5 11.7 l/100 km (2.7 Biturbo).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B5 or Audi S4 B5?

The strongest Audi A4 B5 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro); the strongest Audi S4 B5 195 kW (265 hp) (2.7 Biturbo).

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